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Mon Jun 4, 2012

Sitka Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins files to run for state House in August primary; will face GOP incumbent Bill Thomas in November. Johansen "fed up" with party politics, will run as an unaffiliated candidate in Ketchikan's House primary. Boundary Commission hearing draws support, opposition to proposed Petersburg borough. Yakutat Tern Festival includes genographic research.

Fri Jun 1, 2012

State office filing period may close today with one-third of seats unchallenged. Ketchikan Republican Kyle Johansen withdraws from party primary, will run for his House seat as an independent. Sitka man arraigned in Juneau for arson; bail set at $500,000. Sen. Bert Stedman envisions Arctic support center in Southeast.

Kake checks out wind, solar, wood options

The Southeast village of Kake is taking a serious look at alternative energy. It’s one of five Alaska communities in a federal program providing technical assistance to speed clean energy development.

Stream research reconnects students to outdoors

Last week (5-18-12), most of the students in 7th grade science at Blatchley Middle School in Sitka went to the Starrigavan Valley to help government biologists monitor the health of the stream. KCAW student reporter Maya Reda-Williams documented the project, and sent this audio postcard.

Above average

The Senior Class Representative is the only student speaker at Sitka High's graduation ceremony (5-28-12) chosen by fellow students. Looking over his shoulder at his ninety classmates, Soren White said,"I represent all of us, which means I'm totally average. Thanks a lot!" White reminded the Class of 2012 that graduation was the time to reinvent yourself more honestly. If this kid is "average," they must be doing something right at SHS!

Band camp

There's not much more we can tell you about this picture than you can figure out for yourself. (Isn't that Marika Partridge out front in the Ramones t-shirt?) KCAW's Precision Boombox Drill Team was a high concept for its time, circa 1982. The station broadcast the music, and the team members marched (after tirelessly rehearsing the precision choreography). If you've ever wished that Raven Radio would revive this tradition, your wish will come true on July 4, 2012. Call Mollie at 907-747-5877 for details.

Sticks and stones

An x-ray told veterinarian Victoria Vosberg all she needed to know about this injured bald eagle, which was found by residents of a trailer park near the Indian River on May 16. The large white object is a bullet or pellet; the small white objects are fragments. The fuzziness around the image suggests an extensive infection. This female had a brood patch; she was likely nesting when she was shot. Raptor center staff were unable to save her.